limited to the best sellers, what to choose?

I was at a small function the other evening in which the host offered us a drink and had a very limited selection. The ever popular choices were JD, Beam white and Jamison. No mixers were readily available so it was either neat or over ice. Even though this is a bourbon forum most of the esteemed members seem to have a wide interest in all whiskeys. What would be your choice in a similar situation keeping in mind it was miles to the nearest liquor store so that would not be a ready option? I opted for the Jamison neat.

Re: limited to the best sellers, what to choose?

Funny you mention this. I was at a function a couple of weeks ago, and they had one whiskey option, Beam white. Boy, have I been spoiled by this forum, as I had lost track of how bad some of the lower end bourbons taste. It was really repulsive.

As to your question, I'd be fine with JD, but would probably go with Jameson. I have plenty of Irish around, and definitely enjoy it as an alternative to bourbon. The basic blended Jameson and Bushmills, as well as some of the others like Kilbeggan and Tullamore Dew are perfectly fine whiskeys.